Teacher of Psychology - Huddersfield New College

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Council is seeking a Teacher of Psychology for Huddersfield New College. This role involves teaching A-level and BTEC courses in Psychology within a supportive faculty, focusing on empowering students and nurturing their educational journey. Suitable for both new and experienced teachers, the position emphasizes the College's commitment to diversity and excellence in education.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Commitment to professional development

Supportive college culture

Qualifications

• Suitable for NQTs and experienced teachers.
• Ability to teach A-level and Applied Psychology courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach A-level Psychology and Applied Psychology.
• Deliver engaging and varied courses to support student progression.

Skills

Teaching

Psychology

Sociology

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Teacher of Psychology - Huddersfield New College

Organisation Schools

Directorate Secondary Schools

Service Area Huddersfield New College

Hours Full Time

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Huddersfield and surrounding areas

Position type Permanent

Grade SFC range 1 – 9 for teaching staff (dependent on experience)

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Huddersfield New College.

T his post is suitable for NQTs and experienced teachers; trainee/secondary teachers are also welcome to apply.

Start date: 20th August 2025 or 5th January 2026

As an HNC colleague, you will have the rare opportunity to shape a better future through supportively challenging staff and students to become their best selves. We work collaboratively to ensure that staff love working at the College and students love learning. As One HNC we embrace difference, celebrate diversity and understand the complexities and challenges of the modern world. We strive to embody our ASPIRE values and are committed to making our vision and mission a daily lived reality. If you share our belief that education, enrichment and enlightenment are the keys to empowering young people to shape a better future, then we would welcome your application for this important role.

The Social Sciences Faculty deliver a range of level 3 courses, including A-levels and BTEC Applied. We offer A-levels in Psychology, Sociology, History, Politics and Law as well as BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificates in Applied Psychology and Applied Law. We have a team of 14 teaching staff and deliver to over 1000 students in College. As many of those we teach opt for more than one Social Sciences course, the teaching team work collaboratively to ensure that students receive an enjoyable, varied and enriched learning experience allowing progression to higher education or employment.

The successful candidate will be required to teach on both A-level Psychology (AQ) and Applied Psychology (Pearson). Both course teams are well-resourced and supported.

If you are inspired by our vision, if you are passionate about making a positive difference through self-disciplined hard work, if you are authentically aligned with our ASPIRE values, if you are humble and honestly self-reflective, HNC may well be the perfect match for you.

We are committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding young people, as such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate will be required for all posts. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The successful candidate will also be subject to additional relevant background and safeguarding checks.

The closing date for this vacancy is midnight 24th June 2025.

The Assessment Centre date for this post is 1st July 2025.